Manchester artist, Alison Bell, is creating unique name-chains – carefully researched and formed with handwritten characters, all carefully joined together in a square crossword-style format. Alison’s first set of designs are all based around the theme of Manchester: Manchester bands, Manchester City and Manchester United. Alison, who grew up in Cornwall, moved to Manchester in

Stars of BBC Breakfast and Coronation Street celebrated the opening of The Alchemist at Media City UK with an evening of canapés, cocktails and fireworks. Familiar faces enjoying the new terrace overlooking their studios included Mike Bushell, Katherine Downes, Steph McGovan and Charlie Stayt. From the other side of the